HANCOCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EIN 02-6037786 · Visual Arts (A40)
What they do
The Purpose of The Hancock Historical Society is to Collect and Preserve Valuable Manuscripts and Artifacts (collection) Relating to The History of Hancock, NH and Its People. The Collection is Housed In The Societys Building In Hancock. The Society Also Records Items and Events of Historical Significance and Fosters A General Interest In The History of Hancock and New Hampshire.
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They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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DAVID LUKERTREASURER
PAT MACQUEENHOUSE & GROUNDS CHAIR
RICH LEFEBVREPRESIDENT
ROBBYN JACKSONMUSEUM CHAIR
ROBERTA LAPLANTEMEMBERSHIP CHAIR
RUTH WILDERNEWSLETTER & PUBLICATION CHAIR
SARA LEFEBVREEVENTS CHAIR
SARA PARLEEVP & SECRETARY
TIM LORDFINANCE CHAIR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1991
- Location
- P O Box 138, Hancock, NH 03449
- County
- Hillsborough
- In care of
- David Luker
- Primary officer
- David Luker, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Visual Arts (A40)
- IRS tax category
- Visual Arts